Yohta Matsuoka, a Japanese artist based in Tokyo, is renowned for his dynamic approach to abstract expressionism.
His work vividly employs colour and pattern, with a primary focus on still life paintings. By arranging objects on monochrome canvases, Matsuoka evokes a fundamental essence of being.
Matsuoka’s art delves into the intricacies of perspective, challenging viewers to reconsider the arrangement of objects and how such arrangements can transform their original form and meaning into something new and unexpected.
His mastery of colour and composition reflects a keen artistic vision, offering a fresh perspective on the beauty inherent in everyday objects.
Matsuoka has been deeply immersed in the worlds of graffiti and mural art, balancing his creative activities within these scenes while genuinely confronting fine art.
His current series skill-fully combines elements of graffiti art with traditional still-life compositions, navigating the realms of both academic and non-academic art forms.
This series represents a sincere expression on canvas, bridging the extremes of classical and contemporary, fine art and street art.
Artist: Yohta Matsuoka
